Exciting things are coming to downtown Tamaqua! The Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the launch of TWO new downtown banner programs for 2027.
The initiative will introduce a fresh collection of Hometown Hero banners alongside a new series of business- and organization-sponsored Welcome to Tamaqua banners, creating opportunities to honor the people who make our community special while giving local businesses and organizations a chance to showcase themselves throughout downtown.
Both programs will feature new banner designs, with banners scheduled to be installed in time for the 2027 Memorial Day Parade.
PROGRAM 1: TAMAQUA HOMETOWN HERO BANNERS
The Hometown Hero Banner Program is entering an exciting new chapter! The current Hometown Hero banners will be coming down before the holiday season this year, making way for a new generation of banners that will continue to recognize the individuals who have made a lasting impact on our community.
Beginning December 1, 2026, applications will open for the 2027 Hometown Hero Banner Program. Banners will be available for $250 each and will remain displayed throughout downtown Tamaqua for three years.
The program provides an opportunity to honor:
- Veterans – Living or deceased, who have served our country.
- First Responders – Those who have dedicated themselves to protecting and serving our community.
- Community Members – Individuals who have made meaningful contributions to the betterment of Tamaqua through their service, dedication, leadership, generosity, or commitment to our town.
The Chamber believes that being a hometown hero comes in many forms. While honoring our veterans and first responders remains an important part of this program, there are countless individuals whose contributions have helped shape Tamaqua into the community it is today. This is an opportunity to recognize those individuals and ensure their stories are celebrated.
All Hometown Hero banner submissions will go through an application and approval process.
What about the current banners?
The Chamber wants to make sure families have the opportunity to keep their existing Hometown Hero banners. For those who would like to take their banner home, specific pickup dates, times, and instructions will be announced after the banners have been removed. Pickup will take place in early 2027, with additional details shared as arrangements are finalized.
PROGRAM 2: WELCOME TO TAMAQUA BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION BANNERS
The Chamber is also introducing a brand-new opportunity for local businesses and organizations: Welcome to Tamaqua Banners!
This program offers an affordable, three-year advertising opportunity in downtown Tamaqua for just $250 per banner.
Businesses and organizations will have the opportunity to personalize their banner by incorporating:
- Their business or organization logo.
- A photograph or other approved image.
- One line of custom wording or a message of their choice.
Whether you want to showcase your business name, highlight what you do, share a welcoming message, or promote your organization’s mission, these banners offer a creative way to get noticed while showing your support for the Tamaqua community.
You do NOT need to be a member of the Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce to participate! Any business or organization interested in being part of this initiative is welcome to apply.
All business and organization banner submissions, including designs and wording, will be subject to a review and approval process to ensure consistency, quality, and appropriateness throughout the program.
The banners will feature a coordinated Welcome to Tamaqua theme, complementing the new Hometown Hero banners while giving each participating business or organization its own opportunity to stand out.
IMPORTANT PROGRAM INFORMATION
Both banner programs are designed to enhance downtown Tamaqua and provide opportunities for individuals, families, businesses, and organizations to participate.
Please note:
- All banners are subject to an application and approval process.
- Purchasing a banner does not guarantee a particular streetlight, location, or placement within downtown Tamaqua.
- Banner locations will be determined by the Chamber based on availability and overall program layout.
- Both banner programs will have a three-year display period.
The Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring these two initiatives together as part of a renewed effort to make downtown Tamaqua welcoming, vibrant, and reflective of the people and businesses that make it special.
Aimee Dotson, Executive Director of the Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce, shared:
“Tamaqua is a community built on generations of people who have given their time, their talents, their service, and sometimes their entire lives to making this a better place to call home. Some have served our country, some have protected our neighbors, and others have quietly worked behind the scenes for years to make a difference in the lives of those around them. Every one of those contributions matters.
I love that the Hometown Hero program gives us an opportunity to recognize those people. Whether it’s a veteran who served our country, a first responder who answered the call, or a neighbor who has spent a lifetime making Tamaqua a better place, these are the people and stories worth celebrating.
At the same time, we want our downtown to reflect the businesses and organizations that continue to invest in Tamaqua and help keep our community moving forward. They deserve recognition, too, and this is a wonderful opportunity for them to be part of something that will be seen throughout our downtown for years to come. I hope that when someone walks or drives through downtown Tamaqua and looks up, they see a community that is proud of where it came from and excited about where it’s going.”
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Both banner programs will officially open on December 1, 2026.
Tamaqua Hometown Hero Banners
- $250 per banner.
- Honors veterans, first responders, and community members.
- Three-year display period.
- Application and approval required.
Welcome to Tamaqua Business & Organization Banners
- $250 per banner.
- Open to ALL businesses and organizations; Chamber membership is not required.
- Includes logo, photograph, and one line of custom wording.
- Three-year display period.
- Application and design approval required.
Installation: Both new banner collections are scheduled to be installed in time for the 2027 Memorial Day Parade.
Starting December 1, residents, families, businesses, and organizations can visit the Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce website at www.tamaqua.net/hometown-heroes for applications, program information, and ordering instructions.
Follow the Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce on Facebook for announcements, updates, and additional details.
About the Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce
The Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce works to promote local businesses, support economic development, and strengthen the community through partnerships, programs, and initiatives that celebrate everything that makes the Tamaqua area a great place to live, work, and visit.
Aimee Dotson
Executive Director
Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce
570.668.1880
Find us on the web: www.tamaqua.net
Like us on Facebook: Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce
From a press release
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